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Schoengarth, August W. (History - 1869) |
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Janet Schwarze |
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stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org |
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SCHOENGARTH CRAGSDORF SIMON |
----Source: 1918 History of Clark County, Wisconsin
PETER
RAHM, who died on his farm in Sherman Township, July 22, 1912, was
an early settler here, and a man who had done good pioneer work in
developing a farm from the wilderness. He was born in South
Germany, near the French boundary line, June 24, 1836. In June,
1863, he was married in Germany to Elizabeth Lutz. For a number of
years after their marriage he and his wife continued to reside in
their native land, and there four sons and three daughters were
born to them, namely: Edward, Phillip, Charles, August, Bertha,
Lena and Anna. In 1880 the family, emigrated to the United States,
landing at New York and traveling west to Sheboygan, Wis., where
they resided for one year. They then came to Sherman Township,
Clark County, Mr. Rahm buying eighty acres of land of William Haas,
which had been the old Taylor homestead. As an improved tract it
was provided with a log house and barn. As a part of the bargain
Mr. Rahm also got an old ox, which, together with a cow constituted
his original stock. The road was then only turnpiked for eighty
rods, the rest being corduroy. When not engaged in improving his
farm Mr. Rahm did various other kinds of work to earn money for the
current expenses of his family. Among other things, he hauled
lumber for Joe Marsh before the railroad was built, and then made a
trip with logs to the old Upham switch. He also hauled staves and
later shingles to Mapleworks, now Granton. His wife often walked
to, Spencer with butter and eggs, bringing back domestic supplies
and at times he, himself, would make the trip with his team of oxen
for which he had to carry feed to give them on the journey while
they rested at frequent intervals. His first reaper was bought from
Charles Cornelius of Neillsville, who was then in the implement
business. Mr. Rahm in time acquired 120 acres of land and built a
barn 36 by 80 feet in size. Ile always kept good stock, raised the
usual grains, and became prosperous. He never cared for public
office, but was an active member of the German Lutheran Church in
his neighborhood. A strong, rugged man, he plowed all the land
broken on his farm, continuing that hard work even at the age
History of Clark County, Wisconsin (1918).
AUGUST W. SCHOENGARTH, brick manufacturer,
owner of the only brick yard in Neillsville, is one of the solid,
substantial men of the city, and is doing his share toward its
general prosperity. He was born in Germany, son of Carl and Helena
Schoengarth, who brought the family to America in 1869, making the
trip aboard the steamer "Baltimore." Coming directly to Clark
County, they secured land in section 10, Grant Township, where the
parents spent the remainder of their days. Here August W. was
reared to farm pursuits, and after attaining the years of manhood,
engaged for some time in agricultural operations on his own
responsibility. Moving to Neillsville, he engaged in the boot and
shoe business with Julius Tragsdorf as a partner, later taking over
the entire ownership. Subsequently he sold the store and started
the manufacture of brick, in which he is still successfully
engaged.
He married Sarah Simon, and this union was blessed with two sons, Edward H., now deceased, and Oscar W., county judge of Clark County.
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